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Historical
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Simple meaning
What does Historical mean?
Historical means related to history or the past.
Dictionary definition
Connected with history or with events from the past.
Example sentences
Historical in a sentence
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We visited a historical building.
medium
The class read a historical story set long ago.
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Historical evidence can include letters, photos, maps, and objects from the past.
Synonyms
Words like Historical
pastRelated to earlier times.
historicImportant in history.
documentedRecorded or written down as evidence.
Antonyms
Opposite words
Word family
Historical word family
Base word
historical
adverb
historically
In a way related to history.
noun
history
The study of past events.
noun
historian
A person who studies history.
adjective
historic
Important in history.
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Quick practice
Try Historical
Practice 1
What does historical mean?
Historical describes things connected to the past or the study of history.
Practice 2
Which word is an antonym of historical?
Modern often describes the present or recent time, not the distant past.
Practice 3
Which sentence uses historical correctly?
Historical fits a sentence about objects from the past.
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